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Laphroaig 1985 - 30 Years Old - Limited Edition

Laphroaig 1985 - 30 Years Old - Limited Edition
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The Laphroaig 30 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky, noteworthy for its distinct maturation. Originating from the Laphroaig Distillery, it was distilled in October 1985 and matured in ex-bourbon barrels for 30 years, resulting in an alcohol volume of 53.5%.

Age: 30 Years Old Size: 700 ml Strength: 53.5 % Distillery: Laphroaig Bottler: Distillery Bottling
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This calculation includes all Laphroaig 1985 - 30 Years Old - Limited Edition auctioned from April 2026 to June 2026.

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This calculation includes all Laphroaig 1985 - 30 Years Old - Limited Edition auctioned from July 2025 to June 2026.

Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total 2016-2026

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Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Laphroaig 1985 - 30 Years Old - Limited Edition - 700 ml / 53.5% and closely matching bottles. Past results are a useful reference point when estimating current market value.

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Date Bottle Winning Bid
February 2025 Laphroaig, 30 y.o., October 1985 - 70cl. / 53.5%
PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU
592.4 £
January 2025 Laphroaig, 30 y.o., October 1985 - 70cl. / 53.5%
PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU
589.6 £
January 2025 Laphroaig, 30 y.o., October 1985 - 70cl. / 53.5%
PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU
539.0 £
January 2025 Laphroaig, 30 y.o., October 1985 - 70cl. / 53.5%
PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU
514.1 £
November 2024 Laphroaig 30 Year Old 2016 Release
PAST Scotch Whisky Auctions UK
580.0 £
November 2024 Laphroaig, 30 y.o., October 1985 - 70cl. / 53.5%
PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU
613.7 £
November 2024 Laphroaig, 30 y.o., October 1985 - 70cl. / 53.5%
PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU
571.5 £
November 2024 Laphroaig 1985 30 Year Old
PAST Whisky Auctioneer EU
575.0 £
October 2024 Laphroaig, 30 y.o., October 1985 - 70cl. / 53.5%
PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU
607.7 £
October 2024 Laphroaig, 30 y.o., October 1985 - 70cl. / 53.5%
PAST WhiskyAuction.com EU
595.3 £
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Bottle data updated 13 Jul 2026